Medical Laboratory Scientist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
  • Middlesboro, Kentucky
  • Full-time
7 days ago

Job Description

Overview:

The Staff Medical Technologist performs clinical tests in one or more areas of specialization depending on the size and scope of laboratory activity.

Responsibilities:
  • Performs tests in all lab departments to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
  •  Performs all duties of technician and may assume duties of Senior Medical Technologists and/or Chief as required.
  •  Evaluates results of various procedures.
  •  Performs troubleshooting procedures on equipment after advising supervisor of problem.
  •  Participates in quality control program in the department.
  •  Maintains appropriate records and performs clerical duties associated with respective department.
  •  Assists in training students and/or new employees.
  •  In the absence of immediate supervisor, notifies physician of abnormal test results.
  •  Participates in employee evaluation process.
  •  Participates in total lab coverage either on shift basis and/or on call.
  •  Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or one of the biological, chemical, or physical sciences related to Medical Technology required.

Work Experience:

  • No experience requirement specified.

Licensure/Certification:

  • Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT/MLS) by a nationally recognized certifying agency required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of laboratory procedures, instrumentation, quality control practices, and laboratory safety standards.
  • Ability to perform complex laboratory testing with accuracy and precision.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and other healthcare team members.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationMiddlesboro, Kentucky
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Clinical Laboratoryunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Disease Treatmentunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Instrumentationunmatched
  • Laboratory Managementunmatched
  • Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
  • Laboratory Testingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Physical Chemistryunmatched
  • Physical Scienceunmatched
  • Precision Testingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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